So, this Drew Hancock film really is a bit of a thrill-ride as we join Iris and Josh heading for a weekend away at a remote cabin joining friends. Kat is one of Josh's friends who lives at the cabin with Sergey and Eli and Patrick are there too, visiting, who are boyfriends. Sophie Thatcher (Yellowjackets) is the main character, Iris, here and the one the film follows most closely - and she plays it very well, having to be adaptable as the story races along at just the right pace.
Jack Quaid (The Hunger Games) is pretty much as good supporting the Iris character as Josh, similarly showing an adaptable approach as more is revealed and we get to know him. I'm treading very carefully now! There are thrills along the way at every turn, but not in a cheap jump-scares way - it's more subtle, intelligent, tense and suspenseful than that. There is some violence and gore, but not huge amounts and what's there is in keeping with the unfolding tale full of unexpected turns.
It's a film about relationships and how we have come to accept how they are, with thoughts about how they might look in the future, within a smartly constructed narrative here, as well as other, underlying thrills not much to do with relationships! I need to stop there really and just encourage you to go in as 'blind' as you can, prepared for an uneasy ride and much musing later when the credits have rolled and long gone.
The production values and cinematography is also worthy of note as is generally the performances of the players. Don't close your eyes or go and make a pot of tea for too long - there's much you need to be here for, to soak up the excellent atmosphere and tone of this eye-opener!
